I Moved In With a Hawaiian Family

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[alyssasantiago]

As a local Filipino born and raised in hawaii, these videos give me hope for tourist to be better educated. I know you are a bigger name on the internet, and I love and appreciate you doing these things. The Hawaiians & their culture are a big influence on my life. You’re shedding light and allowing their voices to be heard. These are my childhood friends, my family, my neighbors, my education system, my emergency responders, etc. The Hawaiians deserve all the correct coverage on their truth. Thank you again.

[bertfukuda]

As Hawai'ian, it makes me very proud to see families like Kamaka and how they exhibit the true Aloha spirit.

[bRyaN.K.Bnz]

Awesome video bro! As a native Hawaiian myself I really appreciate the fact that you took the time out to make this video and shed some light on our culture instead of just coming here and staying at a hotel or resort and only going to tourist spots. A lot of Hawaiians and locals here are just like this family, lots of love and Aloha to share and will always be willing to hanai you if they feel you need and will appreciate it.

[KayKanahele]

As a Hawaiian that lives in the Mainland (Ohio, go figure), if someone were to ask me if I am American, I would say oh “I’m Hawaiian!” To me it’s similar to asking someone who lives in Canada, Mexico, and Brazil if they’re American. By technicalities because they live in “The Americas, ” they’re Americans as well.
Yes, I am technically an American, but in my Heart and mind I am Hawaiian first!

You know, after graduating from Kamehameha Schools, growing up on Ni’ihau, and traveling around the pacific (and the world); I’ve come to realize that if you have the heart and soul of what it means to be Hawaiian, than you’re Hawaiian to me.

This mana’o instilled in me when I visited New Zealand. Not all the students were Māori by blood, but everyone of them had the heart to be one. And they all saw each other as Māori. Hopefully one day this can be Hawaii too. And hopefully one day the distance between being a Hawaiian and being American won’t be so far. But we still have much to teach and learn as a culture.

[markianb]

This is just the beginning of an epic 3 day adventure. I've already learned so much and I'm so grateful to be welcomed by Kamaka and his family. I've actually been to Hawaii twice before but I was a total tourist and didn't have the same exposure or appreciation for the local culture. Watch Day 2 and subscribe for the next families I'm living with! ❤

[russanguay]

Props to the Haole who wanted to learn our heritage. To the Ohana that took him in and taught him our heritage. Props to your Mom who knows what really happened before our time. Good on you guys braddahs! BTW, My baby Brotha lives in Pahoa and cherish and Malama the Aina! Malama Pono!

[Jose_Jimenez]

Our Grandmother was adopted by a Hawaiian family when she was 2 years old back in the early 1890's. She could only speak Hawaiian when it was time to go to school. The story goes that the teachers couldn't understand her because that is all she could speak. She was a Japanese girl who only spoke Hawaiian, I wish we would have met her to listen to all the wonderful stories she would have told.

[LA-ns]

These young Hawaiins showing u around are so heartwarming, fun and kind! They have been raised right if I may say. Thank you for sharing this amazing rich culture! Much love from Lebanon.

[kenzieg]

im from Texas, and let me tell you. I have always LOVED Hawaiian culture. it’s so beautiful. it genuinely makes me tear up.

[crystaloreilly-morales]

I'm so happy that your first visit was to Hilo! Hawai'i is such a special place...growing up I was not taught to be proud of my Hawaiian side because for generations we were taught that it just wasn't good enough....now as an adult I can say that I am learning and rediscovering my culture. I am Hawaiian and proud!!
Cheee huuuu!!

[torranagpaoa]

Oh I love seeing this. Mahalo so much for showing the true aspect of Hawaiian culture. I do hope this can educate tourists that come here to Hawai’i to be more respectful and appreciate of the history and culture for it’s what not it’s cracked up to be.
I do hope you have enjoyed your trip. I’m born and raised from Honoka’a a different part of the Big Island. But so happy to see this video. Mahalo so much.

[cedrycM]

As a Native Hawaiian from the westside of O’ahu I am in love with their yard !! Every Hawaiian loves a nice fat yard I love it

[MBOG]

We Hawaiians don’t like it when mainlanders buy homes here and call themselves “local” because its the exact thing the U.S government did to Hawaii when they overthrew our monarchy. They sailed here on boats ands settled on our lands. Weasel’d their way into the trust of our leaders. Then changed the rules and laws to fit their needs and agendas. If you ask me, that’s the same thing that happens today. The only difference is that the haoles don’t sail here on boats anymore… the fly in airplanes instead 🤙🏽

[hawaiian]

Mahalo for coming to the Big Island and sharing with the world our beautiful traditions and learning our culture. I really hope you enjoyed your 72 hours with that amazing family. Cheeeehoooo!!! Can't wait to see more video from your trip here. Mahalo, Mahalo, Mahalo 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[uriiaahteohaere]

I’m Maori and I love Hawaii and everything about Hawaiians ! Be proud 💯

[nicnohara]

Mahalo nui loa, you did an amazing job with this first video. I love how you're showing how Hawai'i is more than just a tourist destination. Hilo is definitely a special place. I'm looking forward to seeing Day 2 & 3.

[MsDubati]

I’m not even Hawaiian and I’m getting so emotional watching this. Such a beautiful place and culture ❤🥹

[ange]

The "14 second" explanation part brought tears. It isn't enough to explain the pain our ancestors went through, but it hit my heart.

Mahalo nui for coming to Hawai'i and showing the world what we are really about. 💯🤙🏽❤️

[candeezy]

Wow what a privilege you have our local taking care of you and showing you the roots of Hilo. Having Uncle Sig to take you around and talk with you while you're in his store is very rare. You are very lucky to have gotten that special treatment right on. I love it! Mahalo for coming to Hilo, Mahalo to our local family for showing him around, taking him to Merrie Monarch, our old school Hilo town. All around it is amazing. Great video Markian. Represent 96720! Aloha a hui hou!

[victorrivera]

This is awesome. This kid got an awesome experience. Hope he can take this experience and share it with people that live in his area. I appreciate that this dude did not appear to get offended by some of the honesty that was shared with him. Growing up in Hawaii there is respect of the people, respect of the land, and respect of the culture. If you cannot agree into any of these things then you can never be a local.